Salzburg Public Transport: Buses, Trolleybuses & Ticket Info
There are two main types of public transport in the city of Salzburg: buses and trolleybuses. Salzburg does not have an underground or tram network. Each bus and trolleybus line has a unique number, making it easy for passengers to identify their transport. Trolleybuses cover a significant proportion of the city's routes and extend beyond the city limits. Standard tickets are available for both types of transport, and a one-hour ticket allows you to travel from one point to another, even if you have to change lines. Salzburg is a relatively small city, so it takes less than an hour to get around.
Tickets for public transportation in Salzburg can be purchased from various sources, with prices varying depending on the point of sale (as of 2025). For convenience, I recommend buying tickets online via the Salzburg Verkehr App.
If you stay at a hotel in Salzburg, you will receive a TOURIST TICKET that grants you free access to public transportation throughout Salzburg city and Salzburg Land. Ask for more information at your hotel.
City Bus Ticket Prices in Salzburg (2025):
- Onboard Purchase:
- Single ticket: €3.00
- 24-hour ticket: €6.40
- Ticket Vending Machines (at bus stops):
- Single ticket: €2.50
- 24-hour ticket: €4.90
- Tobacco Shops:
- Single ticket: €2.40 (sold only in blocks of 5)
- 24-hour ticket: €4.90
Important: Tickets bought from vending machines or tobacconists must be validated on board before travel. Ticket inspections are frequent, and traveling without a valid ticket results in an €85 fine!
Additional Information:
- Holding a ticket for concerts, music festivals, football, or ice hockey matches grants free public transport use two hours before and after the event.
- Children under 6 years old travel free on public buses.
- If you have a Salzburg Tourist Card, you don’t need to buy a separate bus ticket. Just be sure to write the date and time of first use on the card before boarding.
Connections & Transport Hubs:
- The S-Bahn connects Salzburg to suburbs and nearby cities such as Freilassing and Berchtesgaden (Germany).
- The POSTBUS provides further transport to suburban areas, with its central station located at Salzburg’s main train station.
- Mirabellplatz and Ferdinand Hanusch Platz are Salzburg’s primary transport hubs, where most city bus lines intersect.
For more details, visit the official Salzburg transport website (link below).
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